Melbourne

Melbourne

Australia's cultural capital, popular for its street art, cafe culture and fashion.

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🏛️Main Attractions

  • Federation Square
  • Queen Victoria Market
  • Royal Botanic Gardens
  • St Kilda Road
  • Eureka Skydeck
  • St Kilda Beach
  • National Gallery of Victoria
  • Melbourne Cricket Ground

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🏨Recommended Hotels

  • The Langham Melbourne
  • Crown Towers Melbourne
  • Park Hyatt Melbourne
  • The Hotel Windsor
  • W Melbourne

🍜Restaurants & Food

Attica
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Modern Australian fine dining

Vue de Monde
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Contemporary Australian (Rialto Tower)

Hardware Société
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French-influenced brunch

Cumulus Inc
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Modern European

Chin Chin
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Thai street food

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🛍️ Shopping

  • Bourke Street Mallstreet

    Main shopping strip with department stores and international brands

  • Emporium Melbournemall

    Luxury shopping center with high-end fashion and beauty brands

  • Chapel Streetdistrict

    Fashion district in South Yarra and Prahran with boutiques and vintage stores

  • The Block Arcadearcade

    Historic 1892 shopping arcade with mosaic floors and specialty shops

💡 Travel Tips

  • Melbourne weather is unpredictable - bring layers for 'four seasons in one day'
  • Get a Myki card for public transport - free tram zone exists in CBD
  • Coffee culture is serious here - try a flat white or long black at local cafes
  • Many attractions offer free entry - NGV, Botanic Gardens, laneways
  • Laneways and rooftop bars are Melbourne's hidden gems - explore beyond main streets
  • Great Ocean Road day trip highly recommended (12 Apostles, 3-hour drive)

📋Quick Info

📅Best Season

March to May, September to November

💰Daily Budget

$140-280/day

👥Popular With
Art loversCoffee enthusiastsFoodiesSports fans
🗓️Recommended Stay

4-5 days

🌐Timezone

UTC+10 (AEST)

💬Local Language

English

💱Currency

AUD (Australian Dollar)

📅Melbourne 3-Day Itinerary

Recommended plan for efficient sightseeing

City Center and Culture
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Morning2-3h
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Explore Federation Square and NGV (National Gallery of Victoria)

💡 NGV International has free permanent collection. Federation Square hosts free events regularly

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Afternoon3h
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Lunch at Degraves Street and explore laneways (Hosier Lane, AC/DC Lane)

💡 Melbourne's laneway culture is unique - street art changes regularly. Best coffee in Australia!

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Evening2-3h

Eureka Skydeck sunset and Southbank dining

💡 Eureka Skydeck offers 360° views from 88th floor. Book online for discounts ($25 vs $28)

💡Tips

  • Melbourne's weather is famously unpredictable - bring layers and prepare for 'four seasons in one day'
  • Get a myki card for trams, trains and buses - free tram zone exists in CBD
  • Coffee culture is serious here - try a flat white or long black at a local cafe
  • Many attractions offer free entry on certain days - plan ahead to save money
  • Great Ocean Road day trip is highly recommended if you have extra time (12 Apostles)

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